Hide and skin are complex tissue where the most abundant component is collagen. Matrix
metalloproteinases and bacterial collagenases are two kinds of collagenases that can …

The collagenases of Vibrio species, many of which are pathogens, have been regarded as
an important virulence factor. However, there is little information on the structure and …

Abstract Metalloproteinase‐1 (MMP‐1) catalyzed collagen degradation is essential for a
wide variety of normal physiological processes, while at the same time contributing to …

The specificity loop of Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) is known to regulate recognition of
their substrates, and the S1′− site surrounded by the loop is a unique place to address the …

Early tumor screening is pivotal for enhancing tumor treatment efficacy and patient survival
rates, yet identifying reliable biomarkers for early detection remains a challenge. Previous …

Collagen hydrolysis, catalyzed by Zn (II)-dependent matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), is a
critical physiological process. Despite previous computational investigations into the …

Abstract Matrix metalloproteinase‐1 (MMP‐1) is a Zn (II) dependent endopeptidase involved
in the degradation of collagen, the most abundant structural protein in the extracellular …

Background: The collagenase encoding gene col was cloned into a pP43NMK vector and
amplified in Escherichia coli JM109 cells. The shuttle vector pP43NMK was used to sub …

In order to find the logical basis that human beings should live in harmony, or at least should
not intentionally hurt each other, we redefine several basic terms, such as matter and spirit …

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a degenerative disease characterized by destruction
and progressive expansion of the abdominal aortic wall. An AAA is typically defined as an …